KRS 148.720: Limitation on use of motorized vehicles.

The use of motorized vehicles by the general public within the right -of-way of any state

scenic or recreation trail shall be prohibited and nothing in KRS 148.610 to 148.780 shall

be construed as authorizing the use of motorized vehicles in these rights -of-way;

provided, that the department shall establish regulations which shall authorize the use of

motorized vehicles when such vehicles are required to meet emergencies where life or

health is at risk, for the maintenance of established trails, or to enable present or adjacent

landowners or land users to have access to their lands or timber rights where no

reasonable alternative method of access exists or could be constructed. Prosecution for

violation of this section may be initiated by a peace officer who witnessed an offense in

violation of this section or by any private citizen who witnessed any violation of this

section who is willing to make the initial charge and testify for the state.